JINNAI SAKATA
1943
Born in Tokyo.
1966
Builds own kiln and becomes independent.
1992
Makes a new start by building Sakuramori Studio as his operating base.
1993
First artist to exhibit at the newly opened Takashimaya Gallery in New York.
Uses his black earthenware technique to create large bowls, containers and an installation consisting of 800 small flower vases, etc.
Exhibits his “Fetal Movement” series, done in black earthenware with
gold leaf overlay.
Uses his black earthenware technique to create large bowls, containers and an installation consisting of 800 small flower vases, etc.
Exhibits his “Fetal Movement” series, done in black earthenware with
gold leaf overlay.
2000
Begins Creates sculptures in Part de varre, and large plates and other
tableware items using crystal glass and his Hakuhari technique.
Compositions employing hand-made “washi” paper and lighting.
tableware items using crystal glass and his Hakuhari technique.
Compositions employing hand-made “washi” paper and lighting.
2011
At present he continues to exhibit at Takashimaya in Nihonbashi, as well as various other places throughout Japan.
Works on public display
British Museum Rockefeller Foundation US Embassy Izumo Shrine Enryakuji Temple, Mt. Hie Kodaiji Temple Japan Foundation Sakuma Museum of Modern Art Nasu Trappist Monastery Terada Collection, Opera City, Tokyo Yaichi Aizu Memorial Hall Student Center, Waseda University etc.
Other participation
Clay work technical advisor for the Kabuki play “Natsumatsuri Naniwa no Kagami” starring Kansaburo Nakamura. Talk show appearance with Kabuki actor Ukon Ichikawa. Collaboration with Rokusaburou Michiba - Chef of Japanese Cuisine. Executive producer for the DVDs “Out of Square Yamanaka Bushi?Improvisation” and “Legend of Ama no Iwato ” Jinnai Sakata Sakuramori Studio 2191?1 Sakuramori, Osawa,Mashiko, Tochigi-ken,JAPAN 321-4104 Tel/Fax 0285-72-8660 URL http://jinnai-sakata.jp
